with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on one pace
soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, ran on final furlong to take 3rd nearest finish
close up, ridden to go 3rd over 2f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong
with leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden halfway, never nearer
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to lead again final 100 yards, asserted towards finish
Cratageus is our pick in the maiden with To Bubbles and Frisbee the alternatives. Henry Candy's charge is closely related to a number of winners including Entertaining and Steel Band. This is a weak maiden and he wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary to win it. To Bubbles is rated 58 so that puts the task into context. That said, she has shown an aptitude for the surface. Frisbee was second to Cape Of Storms in a similarly awful maiden at the track. The time was incredibly slow on the day. Ellalucianna may need further than this given the dam side of the pedigree. Sosostris Pitch has been ignored in the betting on two starts. Carmine Rock often gets outpaced and will be running on at the death. Lady Amy bids to give her trainer a first career win. Crataegus is our selection in a race that should take little winning.
Frisbee 16-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, chased winner from over 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Cape of Storms (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb.
Crataegus Gorse gelding out of 6f-1m winner Dove Tree.
Sosostris Pitch (FR) 100-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 13l behind San Jose City (9-2) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gs in Jun.
Carmine Rock 4-1fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Mr Funshine (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Ellalucianna Averti filly out of 7f winner Magic Babe.
Lady Amy 66-1 (8-5) Behind, no chance when ran very wide on bend, 11th of 12, 22l behind Blue Sky Basin (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.
To Bubbles 11-1 (8-9) Led, driven over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Longevity (9-0) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in May.